Chapter 441

It felt like getting caught in the act, even though that wasn’t the case. Still, I couldn’t help feeling a bit quilty as 1 looked towards Bryant Ferguson. “Mr. Ferguson, he’s here to pick me up, so… I won’t trouble you any further, thank your

With those words, I made my way to the car, leaning on it as I approached.

“You…” Bryant looked at me with concern, his eyes swirling with emotions. He caught up in one stride but didn’t say much, only helping me into Gregory Ford’s car.

Then, turning to Gregory, he said coldly, “There’s no need for misunderstandings. She was drugged. I’m handing her over to you because trust you’re not the type to take advantage of someone in her condition.”

Gregory let out a chuckle, “Mr. Ferguson, your concern is amusing. How I conduct myself is none of your business. If I recall correctly, you and Jane aren’t involved anymore.”

Bryant’s posture stiffened, a moment of confusion passing before he spoke again, “This kind of situation… it’s best handled when both parties are sober and willing.”

He looked at me deeply, his voice restrained. “Take good care of her!”

With that, he closed the car door and walked away quickly, as if afraid he might regret his actions. Yet, every step he took was filled with reluctance.

Gregory signaled the driver to start the car, then snatched away Bryant’s jacket from behind me.

Pulling me onto his lap with a firm arm, he gave me a cold look, “You didn’t think to call me when things went south?”

still mad at me?”

to the cut on my lip, “It’s not even

a hint of laughter, “Remember the

neck, asking with a smile, “So, are you going

the drugs talking, but my mind was unusually straightforward, voicing thoughts without any filter, acting

surprised. “When you deserve

“Naughty Gregory!”

was a phrase I often used when we were kids, and now it slipped out naturally. Both of us

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response was sharp. “You remembered everything?”

“Yeah.”

to wriggle out of his grip to return

onto my hand,

words left my mouth, I wanted to sink

wave of heat within me threatened to overwhelm me.

“Easy, don’t fuss.”

me still, his voice soothing, “Just bear with it a bit

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